Area residents will have a chance to walk in the footsteps of 19th century freedom seekers from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Register at www.themurn.org for the free event. The Midwest Underground Railroad Network (formerly the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project) will host the hike and learning opportunity[Read More…]
Tag: Forest Preserves of Cook County
County provides tips to keep pets safe during coyote mating season
Coyote mating and whelping season lasts through May, and until then, coyotes are establishing territories and dens to whelp their pups. Until pups are weaned, coyotes are more visible and more aggressive. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control and the Forest Preserves of Cook County offer the[Read More…]
Nature Block Party Saturday at East Side’s Eggers Grove
The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites the public to discover the flora and fauna of the urban preserves with a special day of activities during the annual Nature Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. Nature Block Party is free to attend, and[Read More…]
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